Why textile designer Gerald Holtom's concept of combining Naval semaphoric signals for the letters "N" and "D" as a clarion call for "Nuclear Disarmament" was met with initial apathy from many protest organizers.

How the success of the Aldermaston protest saved the confusing logo from probable oblivion.

How religion and fine art inspired Holtom, along with the Goya paintings that most influenced his design.

How the first peace signs were intentionally made of clay so that they would survive a nuclear inferno.

The multi-layered, informal and formal network that launched the peace sign's popularity, including its first appearance in the US via civil rights activist Bayard Rustin in 1958. In fact, author Miles made Allen Ginsburg aware of the peace symbol for the first time in 1959.

How University of Chicago student named Philip Altbach managed to create a buzz by distributing more than 120,000 pins through the Student Peace Union.

Urban legends, including Bertrand Russell as the peace sign's designer and the continued "controversy" over whether the peace sign is actually the sign of death or devil worship.

How the peace sign provided a financial boom for the fashion world-and how celebrities and the fashion world continue to make the concept of peace "hip" and "chic"

How the peace sign continues to raise the ire of people and divide-despite its inclusive message.

About the AuthorBarry Miles was the chairman of the Youth Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in the early sixties. Based in London, he has written numerous articles and books about the Beat Generation, including the New York Times best-seller Hippie.

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